2 Centavos (Continuous legend) 1955-1959 front 2 Centavos (Continuous legend) 1955-1959 back
2 Centavos (Continuous legend) 1955-1959 photo
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2 Centavos Continuous legend

 
Brass (84% copper, 16% zinc) 3.0 g 19.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Colombia
Period
Republic (1886-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1955-1959
Value
2 Centavos 0.02 COP = USD 0.0000048
Currency
Peso decimalized (1847-date)
Composition
Brass (84% copper, 16% zinc)
Weight
3.0 g
Diameter
19.0 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#12804
Rarity index
12%

Reverse

The denomination within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
II
CENTAVOS

Translation:
Two
Centavos

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 2 Centavos coin from Colombia was designed by the Colombian artist and sculptor, José Horacio Rivas. He was known for his work in creating sculptures and monuments throughout Colombia, and his design for the 2 Centavos coin features the national emblem of Colombia, the Andean condor, on one side, and the denomination and year on the other.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1955  2513000 - - - - - -
1955 B - - - - - -
1959  4609000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Centavos (Continuous legend) 1955-1959 coin.